About Us
The Waupaca Historical Society, a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, was formed in 1953 to preserve the history of the Waupaca and Chain O'Lakes area. The Waupaca Historical Society owns and operates four buildings: the Holly History and Genealogy Center located in the former library at 321 S. Main St.; the Hutchinson House Museum and the King Cottage, both located in South Park; and the Waupaca Railroad Depot at 525 Oak Street.
New members and volunteers are always welcome! Contact Tracy Behrendt, Director, at (715) 256-9980 or director@waupacahistoricalsociety.org.
The mission of the Waupaca Historical Society is to preserve, advance and disseminate knowledge of the history of the Waupaca area.
WHS Board of Directors (Board meets the second Thursday of every month at 5:15 p.m. at the Holly Center):
Ashlie Buck, President
Mike Kirk, Vice President
Betty Stewart, Secretary
Tim Drake
Brian Godfrey
Jeff Jenswold
Dennis Lear (Interim Treasurer)
Kent Pegorsch
Lane Streck
Jeff Weasner
Nancy Weasner
Marge Writt
Lori Chesnut (City Council Representative)
Staff: Tracy Behrendt, Director
Thank you for donating to the Waupaca Historical Society and helping us preserve Waupaca and Chain O'Lakes history!
Come visit us at the Holly Center at 321 S. Main Street during our open hours on
Wednesday through Friday,
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.!
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What's Happening at the Waupaca Historical Society!
(all programs are at the Holly History and Genealogy Center unless otherwise noted)
- Sat., May 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Family Fun Day at the Depot (with the Waupaca Area Public Library)
- Hutchinson House Museum and Depot OPEN for the summer (Memorial Day through Labor Day)! Hutchinson House Museum is open Saturdays and Sundays, 1-4 p.m. The Depot is open Saturdays and Sundays, 12-5 p.m.
- Sat., June 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Lost Arts at the Hutchinson House Museum (demonstrators, tours of the Hutchinson House, children's activities, and food for purchase)
Appointments outside of open hours at any WHS buildings can be made at least two weeks in advance by calling the Holly History and Genealogy Center at (715) 256-9980 or emailing
Tracy Behrendt at
